What is this plant?

kenp · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 29 Aug 2012 Posts: 1

This plant (photo attached) was found in a garden in Co. Wexford. The picture was taken in July. There were no flowers or buds on it.

James Kilkelly · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:21 am Post subject:

Without flowers I would hazard a guess at Hollyhock (Alcea rosea). There was a query about the strength of their roots on the forums a while back......... hollyhock

The Garden Shop · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:28 am Post subject:

Could it be a courgette plant?

michael brenock · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject:

the plant could be Marsh mallow Althea officionalis

michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

galwaybeginner · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:42 pm Post subject:

I was thinking courgette too, but leaves too small for the length of the stems I think.

Greengage · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:11 pm Post subject:

Micheal is right its a Althea officionalis

galwaybeginner · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:40 pm Post subject:

I know this is off topic sort of, but curious...is that plant anything to the marshmallows you get in shops? (i.e. in hot choc etc.)

James Kilkelly · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject:

michael brenock · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:06 pm Post subject:

eeing the flowers Garlic Mustard Allaria petiuolata
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)